Kids and Teens/4-H Information

Local News

Dallas County Youth Committee
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Dallas County Youth Committee is looking for new members. This committee is made up of volunteers who help over see the 4-H program in Dallas County.

Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
Register now for the upcoming Strengthening Families Program in Dallas County.

News from Iowa State University Extension

2009 State 4-H Project Award Winners Announced
(Posted on 10/22/2009)
Fifty-one Iowa 4-H'ers have earned state 4-H project awards. News stories are available about the individual 4-H'ers, listed by county.

Iowa 4-H Recognizes Monsanto Support for Volunteers
(Posted on 10/22/2009)

Interviewing 103 teenage 4-H members applying for state project awards takes time and dedicated adult volunteers. ISU Extension noted Monsanto's help with this round of interviews as well as ongoing support of 4-H volunteer training.

Operation: Military Kids Supports Children Affected by Deployment
(Posted on 10/20/2009)

Another 3,500 Iowa National Guard Soldiers will be deployed for duty in Afghanistan in fall 2010. Iowa children who will have family members deploying can get help from Operation: Military Kids.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Deadline Is Nov. 2
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
There’s still time for Iowa youth to apply for the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The application deadline is Nov. 2 for these awards that recognize young volunteers.

Iowa 4-H Foundation Announces Winner of 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla
(Posted on 10/9/2009)
Craig Griffieon of Ankeny has won the 2009 Toyota “Clover” Corolla in the second annual Iowa 4-H Vehicle Raffle. The drawing was held Oct 9 over the noon hour on WHO Radio’s The Big Show to culminate National 4-H Week.

Iowa 4-H Announces State Horse Judging Contest Winners
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
The Madison County 4-H Horse Judging team placed first among five senior teams at the 2009 Iowa 4-H State Horse Judging Contest Oct. 3. Other placings went to teams from Clinton, Buena Vista, Howard and Madison counties.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events

4-H Youth

More 4-H Youth events

Child Care That Works

11/09/2009 ChildNet Training Series for Child Development Home Providers
11/10/2009 ITERS-R: Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale
11/12/2009 IPTV Provider Book Club
11/19/2009 Health and Safety: Medication Administration Policy Development
12/01/2009 CCR&R Information Workshop

More Child Care That Works events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Laura Zaugg-Environmental Program Coordinator
Phone: 515-993-4281
Fax:
Email: zaugg@iastate.edu

Jeffrey Macomber-4-H and Youth Field Specilist
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: jmacombe@iastate.edu

Betsy Myers-Child Care Provider Services Coordinator
Phone: (515) 993-3813 of (515) 480-7622
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: betsym@iastate.edu

Carolyn Meyer-Child Care Provider Services
Phone: (515)993-3813 or (515) 480-7622
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: carolynm@iastate.edu

Sharon Mays-Family Life Field Specialist
Phone: 515-957-5778
Fax:
Email: smays@iastate.edu

Aleta Cochran-Program Coordinator
Phone: (515) 993-4281
Fax: (515) 993-4281
Email: aleta@iastate.edu